Using the centralized installation manager (CIM) to manage Version 6.1.x and 7.x

Use the centralized installation manager (CIM) to shorten the number of steps that are required to create and manage environments that contain previous versions of WebSphere Application Server. As an administrator, you can remotely install or uninstall product components and apply maintenance from the administrative console.

Before you begin

Supported configurations Supported configurations: This topic applies to WebSphere Application Server Version 6.1.x and 7.x only. For information about using centralized installation manager (CIM) for Version 8.0, see Submitting Installation Manager jobs.sptcfg

You must first install the CIM repository on the deployment manager, and add one or more product components to the repository using the IBM® WebSphere® Installation Factory. For more information on installing the CIM and creating the repository, read Installing packages using the centralized installation manager (CIM) for previous versions.

Restriction: This feature is not available in WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment for z/OS.

About this task

Table 1. Differences between CIM versions. This table lists the differences between CIM for Version 8.0 and CIM for Version 6.x and 7.x
Function CIM Version 6.x and 7.x CIM Version 8.0
Scope Install, update, uninstall Version 7.x. Update Version 6.x Install, update, uninstall Version 8.0 and all Installation Manager installable products: WebSphere Application Server, IHS Plugin, and DMZ.
Installation software used ISMP and Update Installer Installation Manager
Repository Maintains a private repository on the Deployment Manager Maintains an installation kit directory. Uses Installation Manager repository
Administrative console Accessible from the Deployment Manager Accessible from the Job Manager. Job Manager is also available on the Deployment Manager
Command line CIM AdminTask commands Use Job Manager's submitJob command

The CIM does not replace the standard installer and the Update Installer for WebSphere Software used to install and update the WebSphere Application Server product. Rather, the CIM pushes the product binary files or maintenance to the remote targets and invokes the standard installer or update installer tool to perform the installation or update on the targets.

Procedure

  1. Prepare the CIM for use in your application server environment.

    Read Getting started with the centralized installation manager (CIM) for previous versions.

  2. Use the CIM to install one or more packages to the specified target workstations.

    Read Installing packages using the centralized installation manager (CIM) for previous versions.

  3. Download installation packages and maintenance files to the CIM repository to install later on the remote workstations.

    Read Downloading package descriptors and binary files for previous versions to the centralized installation manager (CIM) repository.

  4. Add or remove installation targets, edit the configuration of an existing installation target, and store the administrative ID and password of each target for later use when installing or uninstalling packages.

    Read Managing Version 6.1.x and 7.x centralized installation manager (CIM) installation targets.

  5. Review end-to-end use cases of how the CIM can be used to assist WebSphere Application Server administrators.

    Read Centralized installation manager (CIM) Version 6.1.x and 7.x usage scenarios.

  6. Use wsadmin commands and parameters to install, uninstall, and manage various software packages and maintenance files through the CIM.

    Read Centralized installation manager (CIM) AdminTask commands for Version 6.1.x and 7.x.




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